Question follow-through · 900916

Maternity Leave: Scotland

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on support for women on maternity leave in Scotland.

answeredScotland Office

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Scotland Office
Tabled
22 Oct 2024
Target answer date
30 Oct 2024
Answer
30 Oct 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 22 Oct 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on support for women on maternity leave in Scotland.

  2. 30 Oct 2024

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  3. 30 Oct 2024

    Answer published

    This Government is committed to ensuring families have the best start in life.Through the Employment Rights Bill, we will strengthen the protections for pregnant women, and new mothers returning to work.These legislative measures aim to tackle maternity a...

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